By Nicole Heaps What is the Diabetic D iet Nonrestrictive R ich in nutrients and low in fat and calories Lots of fruits vegetables and whole grains Limiting foods that are high in sugar ID: 458340
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The Diabetic Diet
By: Nicole HeapsSlide2
What is the Diabetic
D
iet?
Non-restrictive
R
ich
in
nutrients and low
in fat and
calories
Lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
Limiting foods that are high in sugar
Eating smaller portions throughout the day
Being cautious about how many carbohydrates are consumedSlide3
The Purpose of the Diabetic Diet.
Control: -blood glucose
–blood pressure
–cholesterol numbers
Manage weightSlide4
Recommended Foods
Healthy
Carbohydrates
Fiber rich foods
Heart-healthy fish
Good fats
Examples…
-vegetables, fruits, whole grains, non-fat dairy products, beans, lean meats, poultry, and fishSlide5
Foods to Avoid
Saturated fats
in beef, hotdogs, sausage, bacon
Trans fats
in processed snacks and butter/margarines
Cholesterol
no more than 300mg a day
Sodium
no more than 2,300mg a daySlide6
A Sample Menu
Breakfast:
1
slice toasted whole wheat bread with 1 teaspoon
jelly
1/4 cup egg substitute or cottage cheese
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 small
banana
Lunch:
1 cup vegetable soup with 4-6 crackers
1 turkey sandwich (2 slices whole wheat bread, 1 ounce turkey and 1 ounce low-fat cheese, 1 teaspoon
mustard)
1 small
apple
Dinner:
4 ounces broiled chicken breast with basil and oregano sprinkled on top
2/3 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup cooked carrots
1 small whole grain dinner
roll
Tossed salad with 2 tablespoons low-fat salad dressing
4 unsweetened canned apricot halves or 1 small slice of angel food
cake
Snacks:
16 fat-free tortilla chips with salsa
1/2 cup artificially sweetened chocolate pudding
1 ounce string cheese plus one small piece of fruit
3
cups
light
popcorn
A total of 1,600 calories and 220 grams of carbohydrates.